What is 'provisional invoice' in SAP IS-OIL-DS-MAP - Marketing, Accounting and Pricing?

provisional invoice - Overview

• Component: IS-OIL-DS-MAP

• Component Name: Marketing, Accounting and Pricing

• Description: Initial invoice sent before the final price of an oil product is known. In formula and average pricing, the period over which average prices are calculated may include dates which are still in the future. The provisional invoice is based on provisional calculation rules. For example, an invoice sent on the 15th day of a 30 day averaging period will use the average of the formula price for the first 14 days. This will be cancelled by the final invoice when the final price is known.

provisional invoice - Details

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  Key Concepts: 
  A provisional invoice is a document used in the IS-OIL-DS-MAP Marketing, Accounting and Pricing component of SAP software. It is a document that is created when a customer requests an invoice for goods or services that have not yet been delivered. The provisional invoice serves as a placeholder until the goods or services are delivered, at which point the customer can then be issued a final invoice. 
  
  How to use it: 
  In order to create a provisional invoice in SAP, the user must first enter the customer's information into the system. This includes the customer's name, address, and contact information. Once this is done, the user can then enter the details of the goods or services that are being requested. This includes the item description, quantity, and price. Once all of this information is entered, the user can then generate a provisional invoice for the customer. 
  
  Tips & Tricks: 
  When creating a provisional invoice in SAP, it is important to make sure that all of the information entered is accurate and up-to-date. This will ensure that when the goods or services are delivered, the customer will be able to receive their final invoice without any issues. Additionally, it is important to keep track of all provisional invoices that have been issued in order to avoid any confusion or discrepancies when issuing final invoices.